Marine Science Doctor’s Degrees
There are 33 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Marine Science.
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Education Levels of Marine Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 482 students earned theirMarine Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Marine Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 |
| Associate’s Degree | 17 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 306 |
| Master’s Degree | 121 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 36 |
Earnings of Marine Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Marine Science of $38,329 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,992 |
| 4 years | $38,329 |
| 5 years | $48,064 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Marine Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 41 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Marine Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
California State University-Monterey Bay tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Marine Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 108 doctor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Science. This school awarded 71 doctor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Science. This school awarded 24 doctor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Micronesia-FSM is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 16 doctor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 15 doctor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hawaii Pacific University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Science. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Science. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Science. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Science. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Science. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Science. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Science. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St. Mary's College of Maryland comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Marine Science Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Marine Sciences | 482 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Marine Science that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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